Regional capital · North Malaku Province
Prayer times in Sofifi
Looking for the adhan times in Sofifi? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Sofifi, North Malaku Province. Every figure is computed for 0.7373° N, 127.5588° E, so the times reflect Sofifi itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Sofifi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Kemenag, Indonesia method.
Sofifi prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sofifi change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Sofifi on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:02 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 10 min, compared with only 12 h 05 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:45 PM and 7:52 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:22 PM and 12:37 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sofifi and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:02 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:24 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:01 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:45 PM |
Sofifi does not use the same time zone as the capital Jakarta: local time here is UTC+9. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Sofifi comes about 37 minutes later than in Jakarta, but the real solar difference depends on the 2,426 km that separate them.
Finding the Qibla from Sofifi
From Sofifi you pray towards the west, at an angle of 291.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,743 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Sofifi and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Sofifi during Ramadan
Fasting in Sofifi, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:47 PM and imsak at 5:12 AM on the first day, 13 h 25 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:43 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 23 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Indonesia.
Where Sofifi is located
The coordinates of Sofifi are 0.7373° N and 127.5588° E. The closest places on our site are Ternate (20 km), Tobelo (121 km), and Daruba (167 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across North Malaku Province.
- Name
- Sofifi
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- North Malaku Province, Indonesia
- Population
- 27,591
- Coordinates
- 0.73729, 127.55880
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Kemenag, Indonesia
- Qibla direction
- 291.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,743 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sofifi
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Sofifi comes about 57 minutes later around the june solstice (4:54 PM instead of 3:57 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:37 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Sofifi (UTC+9), whatever your location.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sofifi
Which calculation method is used for Sofifi?
We use the Kemenag, Indonesia method: Fajr at 20° and Isha when the sun is 18° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
What is the Qibla direction in Sofifi?
The Qibla in Sofifi is 291.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,743 km away.
When is Maghrib in Sofifi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:30 PM on 21 December and 6:36 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Sofifi differ from Jakarta?
Yes. Sofifi is 2,426 km from Jakarta, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Sofifi comes roughly 37 minutes later than in Jakarta.
How long is the fast in Sofifi during Ramadan?
About 13 h 25 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 23 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.